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March 5, 2024 · American Eurocopter AS350B3 · N853MB
Fort Morgan, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fort Morgan, CO
Aircraft
American Eurocopter AS350B3 (2012)
Tail Number
N853MB
Operator
Med-Trans
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA129
The pilot reported that during approach to a hospital helipad, two red-tailed hawks flew into the path of the helicopter and his evasive actions were unsuccessful in avoiding the birds. The birds struck the windscreen and fragments of the windscreen impacted the rotor blades. The pilot made an uneventful landing in a nearby open field. The rotor blades were substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during approach to a hospital helipad, two red-tailed hawks flew into the path of the helicopter and his evasive actions were unsuccessful in avoiding the birds. The birds struck the windscreen and fragments of the windscreen impacted the rotor blades. The pilot made an uneventful landing in a nearby open field. The rotor blades were substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3
Tail NumberN853MB
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMed-Trans
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsSarfran · Arriel 2D · Turboshaft · 802
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 23 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC